Newsletter n° 18/2006 - December
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UK: Extra categories for WEEE waste as regulations move closer
03/12/2006
(letsrecycle.com)
New categories for waste electronics - including a separate one for
fridges - will be included in the regulations to implement the WEEE
Directive in the UK.
The regulations are expected to be laid before Parliament on 12
December 2006, a date targeted by the Department of Trade and
Industry. This would allow for a statutory three week period in
Parliament with the regulations then going live on 2 January 2007,
with the WEEE regime operating from 1 July next year.
MEPs adopt waste position following epic vote
30/11/2006
(endseuropedaily.com)
During two hours of voting, the European parliament environment
committee made a number of key changes to the European commission’s
proposals to revise EU waste laws. MEPs approved 14 compromise
amendments drafted by rapporteur Caroline Jackson.
Follow-up : European parliament environment committee | European
Green group reaction | EEB and Friends of the Earth joint briefing
paper | CEWEP briefing |
Europe - Environmental Sustainability of Products
29/11/2006
(Knoten Weimar)
In the EU countries up to 80 percent of environmental impacts come
from products in the consumer sectors of food and drinks, transport
and housing. They also account for approximately 60 percent of
consumption expenditure.
Download the full report
South Africa - E-waste
29/11/2006
(Knoten Weimar)
Johannesburg now is introducing collection points for discarded
electronic and electrical equipment. Two recycling companies
professionally dispose of the devices that are turned in
free-of-charge by firms and private individuals. World-wide the use
of electric and electronic equipment is growing. In 2004 more than
180 million PCs were sold, around 100 million old PCs wound up in
waste. In the western countries e-waste accounts for eight percent of
municipal waste. The Basel and Bamako Conventions banned all imports
of e-waste to Africa.
UK: Defra publishes waste stats
28/11/2006
(edie.net)
Statistics gathered from local authorities all over the country have
been released by Defra to show how municipal waste is being managed.
The estimates look at municipal waste from 2005/06 and overall
arisings have fallen by 3%.
Recycling rates have increased nationwide, and regional variations
show London and the North East at the bottom of the heap with the
East of England, East Midlands and the South West topping the
recycling chart.
The full statistics can be found on the Defra Website.
Spanish producers "shirking electroscrap costs"
25/11/2006
(endseuropedaily.com)
Only ten per cent of Spanish electronic and electrical goods producers
are contributing to equipment recycling costs as required of them
under EU electroscrap legislation, according to national recycling
collective Ecolec.
Ten months after a deadline to sign up to an industry ministry
registry established under the waste electrical and electronic
equipment (WEEE) directive, an estimated 90 per cent of producers,
representing a fifth of the market, have yet to do so, Ecolec said.
The ministry assigns recycling costs to producers. Ecolec estimates
the unregistered firms owe €15m in arrears...
Follow-up: See Ecolec , industry ministry and electroscrap
register
EU takes the measure of eco-industry sector
25/11/2006
(endseuropedaily.com)
Study shows waste management remains largest sector of environmental
services market; legislation will power future growth...
executive summary | full study
Japan - Recycling of Automobiles
25/11/2006
(KNOTEN WEIMAR)
Since 2005 Japan has new legislation on the recycling of old cars.
Five million automobiles are deregistered there annually. For trends,
branch information and problems such as illegal disposal,
non-environmentally-friendly disposal of exported cars in the target
countries and recycling or final disposal of shredder residues
download the pdf
Latest TO/TR (Technology Offers / Technology Requests)
Recycling Unsorted Waste Plastics
A small UK company operating in South England carries out sponsored product development in resin-based products. The company is offering technology for manufacturing of moulded articles. The moulded articles are mixed with unseparated waste plastics with no pre-treatment and all components being waste materials. The company is ideally looking for investment or partnership from manufacturing organisations that are recyclers, or providers of investment funding.
(Ref: 2003/01 - 28/11/2006)
Crush and separation unit for the treatment of discharge lamps, spiral and tubular, containing mercury
A small Italian company has developed a new machine for the treatment of exhausted lamps. The unit is composed of a chain conveyor with the advantageous capability to separate and recover the various fractions of materials such as: glass, iron-nickel, mercury and brass. The plant is totally safe, since emissions result in being ten times below the rule limits. The company is looking for companies with lamp glass recycling problems, as well as industrial partners to implement the machine.
(Ref: TGE/ENEA/TO8 - 28/11/2006)
Environmentally friendly shredders for waste reduction and recycling
An Israeli entrepreneur in the field of waste management is interested in transferring knowledge accumulated in the field of size reduction machines with inter-changeable tools for recycling and handling a multitude of used and new materials. It is an excellent opportunity for cooperation for producers of compactors, conveyors, separators, containers interested in applying this technology and creating new solutions for today's industrial and environmental needs. Licensing partners are sought.
(Ref: 06 IL ILMA 0GOW - 27/11/2006)
Production of clean water and biogas from bio-effluent for the agrofood sector
A London-based SME has developed a technology for biowaste treatment. The technology can incorporate optimised anaerobic digestion, and it has a very small footprint. It also reduces retention times and produces virtually clean water. Currently they are looking for partners in the food sector with liquid and concentrated waste streams of >5,000 ton/year for further development.
(Ref: 06 GB LDLT 0GJX - 22/11/2006)
Plants for processing various wastes into homogenous particles and alternative fuel
A Polish SME designs complex waste-processing plants. The proposed technology meets all the EU recommendations and standards related to environment protection, especially limitation of wastes storage up to 30% (in 2015). The designed plants are ideal for processing municipal wastes, industrial wastes and demolition wastes. The process is monophasic without additional granulation. The SME is opting for manufacturing agreement or commercial agreement with technical assistance.
(Ref: 06 PL EPUB 0GK7 - 22/11/2006)
Next Events
The Composting Association’s Annual Conference & Exhibition
2013 is a key date for everyone involved in composting. It might seem
like it's in the distant future but in order for you to achieve your
golas then you need to have the ground work in place now. On the way
to 2013 there will be opportunities and threats for you to deal with
and how it's how you manage these that will determine whether you
will be successful in 2013. This conference is your guide to meeting
challenges of 2013...
06 - 07 December 2006
Brighton, United Kingdom
Global Waste Strategies Summit
Global Waste Strategies Summit 2006 will bring together the most
advanced waste technologies and waste management best practices from
around the world, to address key questions for UK local authorities
on achieving waste targets.
11 - 12 December 2006
London, United Kingdom
2007 C&D World Exhibition & Conference
The 2007 C&D World Exhibition & Conference construction and demolition
recycling professionals the opportunity to network with leading
industry executives, suppliers and consultants from across North
America.
14 - 16 January 2007
San Antonio, Texas, United States
6th International Electronics Recycling Congress
The 6th International Electronics Recycling Congress will be held in
the congress center of Hamburg.
A special exhibition area will be set up for companies wishing to
display their products or advertising materials.
17 - 19 January 2007
Hamburg, Germany
Waste & Recycling - a forward look
letsrecycle.com has joined forces with the UK's Associate
Parliamentary Sustainable Waste Group to produce a significant
one-day seminar that previews upcoming legislative, policy and
consultation developments in Europe and UK during 2007.
24 January 2007
London, United Kingdom
2007 ISRI Operations Forum
The forum is designed for people who are responsible for the safe and
efficient operation of scrap recycling facilities and allows
participants to arrange an educational program that meets their
individual needs, according to ISRI, the Institute of Scrap Recycling
Industries
25 January 2007
California, United States
ENVIRONMENT 2007
The 4th Major International Exhibition and Conference to be held at
the Abu Dhabi International Exhibition Center, under the patronage of
the UAE President, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
The focus of this prestigious event will be on Air, Energy, Water,
and Waste, providing an ideal platform to promote products and
services that relate to these very important elements.
28 - 31 January 2007
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
4-th International Conference Cooperation for Waste Issues
Primary topics of the Conference will be: • Legal and regulatory
framework of waste management • Sanitary, environmental,
institutional and economic aspects of waste management • Waste
management technologies, equipment and services • Landfill
construction and operation • Wastewater treatment. Sludge management.
Sludge fields • Air emissions. Gaseous emission treatment. Dust and
slag management • Waste to energy • Informational, programming and
metrological support • Environmental insurance systems,
certification, standardization, audit, due diligence review • Public
participation in waste management
31 January - 01 February 2007
Kharkiv, Ukraine
The Plastics Recycling Conference 2007
Plastics Recycling 2007: The North American Plastics Recycling
Conference presented by Plastics Recycling Update and Resource
Recycling magazine
13 - 14 February 2007
Dallas, Texas, United States
Plastasia 2007
Plastasia-2007 has been planned with a view to provide an opportunity
for all those related with the Plastic Industry to showcase their
products and services. Plastasia-2007 will be the meeting point where
business connections will develop & flourish.
23 - 26 February 2007
Bangalore, India
Ecocity 2007
Ecocity, Cities Equipments and Environment Exhibition, is the result
of uniting Ecomed, International Energy and Environment Show, with
the municipal services and city equipment sector.
In Ecocity, exhibiting companies will find more business
possibilities since the new show is more suited to market needs.
Visitors will be able to see the most advanced environmental
solutions and the latest in street furniture, infrastructures,
transport, etc.
27 February - 02 March 2007
Barcelona, Spain
FILTECH 2007
The international conference with 150 technical papers and
presentations features the latest developments and innovations
worldwide on the complex field of filtration and separation.
Technology and know-how transfer is a main target. The conference is
informative for all those concerned with designing, improving,
purchasing, selling or researching filtration and separation
equipment and services.
27 February - 01 March 2007
Wiesbaden, Germany
TerraTec 2007 - International Trade Fair for Environmental Technologies and Services
In 2007, TerraTec will be the only environmental trade fair in
Germany: as the major get-together of the industry, taking place from
5th - 8th March 2007 in Leipzig for already the 10th time, TerraTec
will be showing off the complete standard of performance of
environmental technology and the extensive range of environmental
services.
TerraTec in Leipzig is the trendsetting information medium for the
market in Germany, Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe and the
perfect platform on which to solve specific questions.
05 - 08 March 2007
Leipzig, Germany
Irish Recycling & Waste Management (IRWM)
Launched in 2000, IRWM is the premier exhibition for all those
involved in Recycling & Waste Management throughout Ireland.
Dedicated to the needs of professionals from both local authorities
and industry, the show continues to reflect the huge growth the
sector has experienced in the last few years.
07 - 08 March 2007
Dublin, Ireland
2nd Seminar on Recycling of Non-Ferrous Metals in India
The event will feature some of the leading experts and specialists
from India and abroad and intends to cover following topics amongst
others: Present scenario of Non-ferrous Metal recycling in the
Country Need and way for adopting appropriate R&D and Technology for
efficient Recycling.
07 March 2007
Mumbai, India
Waste Tech Landfill Technology Conference
The Waste Tech Landfill Technology Conference is an
industry-recognized educational event that focuses on the latest
issues that affect the landfill industry.
Each year, the landfill industry' s most powerful leaders gather to
learn, network, and have lots of fun.
12 - 13 March 2007
Miami, FL, United States
Energy from Waste 2007 - Targets and beyond: Waste management and energy recovery in a changing world
2007 will be a year of change and development for the waste industry
with many implications for local authorities, making this conference
very timely. The three main themes are: Responding to change - in
legislation, expectation and environment; Aiming for efficiency - in
waste management and energy development; Advancing technologies - a
range of options and developments; the pros and cons.
14 - 15 March 2007
London, United Kingdom
Recycling & Waste Management
First International Specialized Recycling & Waste Management Saudi
Arabia Exhibition 2007 at Riyadh Exhibition Center.
17 - 20 March 2007
Riyadh Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
The 22nd International Conference on Solid Waste Technology and Management
Researchers, educators, government officials, students, consultants,
managers, community leaders, and others with expertise in solid waste
are invited to submit papers for oral presentation at the Conference.
Participants are expected from 40 countries.
To submit an abstract for oral or poster presentation, click here .
For a printable version of the Call For Papers that can be posted,
click here .
18 - 21 March 2007
Philadelphia, PA,, United States
China Eco Expo
China Eco Expo is a major trade show and conference dedicated to
showcasing international technology, products and expertise to be
used in China's great move towards a sustainable economy. China Eco
Expo is sponsored by the highest ministries and agencies of the
Chinese government. It is an historic opportunity for international
companies to establish or expand their share of the world’s largest
and fastest growing environmental market
04 - 06 April 2007
Beijing, China, People's Rep.
Waste Conference "Waste matters. Integrating views"
International conference 2nd BOKU, Institute of Waste Management at
the BOKU - University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences
Vienna, Austria
16 - 19 April 2007
Vienna, Italy
Sep - Eco technologies exhibition
The great international event dedicated to public services,
anti-pollution technologies in productive processes, city management
and energy. Simultaneously, study days, an opportunity for operators
to update their knowledge, are held on the most significant current
themes in the sector
18 - 21 April 2007
Padua, Italy
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